About VIP

Vocational Immersion Program

Providing Meaningful and Educational Work Experiences to Young AdultsAges 18–24

The Vocational Immersion Program (VIP) is a four-week intensive, pre-employment program with a strong focus on work readiness, career exploration, and community-based vocational experiences. Partnering with local businesses, VIP evaluates each participant's personal interests and strengths to place the young adult within a valuable work environment.

VIP is designed for young adults with exceptionalities including autism spectrum disorder, speech-language and neurological impairments, developmental disabilities, learning differences and social-emotional difficulties.

Program Highlights:

Classroom, community and workplace instruction

Assessment of strengths, interests, and needs

Self-advocacy training

Workplace readiness training

Portfolio development

Career exploration and discovery

Travel training

One-week independent living residency

Dates & Info

Date:July 9–August 3, 2018

Contact:To learn more about the VIP program or to refer a participant, please contact us at 484.320.3240 or cws@vfes.net

Valley Forge Educational Services is an equal opportunity employer and educator and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability in administration of its organizational policies, activities, admissions, programs, financial aid or employment practices.